Archived VidaBox News (2007 & Older)
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VidaBox Integrates Seamlessly with Crestron®, AMX®, & other control systems with new vCommand™ Software Modules
October 18th, 2007
VidaBox LLC introduces the new vCommand™ software module, which allows easy, seamless integration with Crestron®, AMX®, HAI®, and other TCP/IP & RS-232 control systems. “One of the most common questions asked is ‘How does VidaBox integrate with my Crestron® or AMX® system?’” says Steven Cheung, a co-founder of VidaBox. “Now, we have an easy, ready-to-go package for A/V integrators that minimizes installation and setup time by preloading it onto any VidaBox system.” [PDF]
VidaBox Servers Support Multi-zone Audio Streaming
October 12th, 2007
VidaBox LLC is proud to announce multi-zone audio streaming server support for Russound® and Nuvo® audio distribution systems. “By adding audio serving capabilities onto any VidaBox, you can now play the same music playlists throughout your house, or send different songs into each room or zone simultaneously with multiple sources,” says Steven Cheung, a cofounder of VidaBox. “You can even play back MP3s or iTunes® Plus stored on your iPod® by docking it with the VidaBox, and enjoy your music anywhere at home.” [PDF]
VidaBox now shipping MAGNUM™ media centers w. Blu-ray, HD DVD, & CableCARD support
June 19th, 2007
VidaBox, a manufacturer of premium media center systems, is announcing the release of a new media center system called the MAGNUM™, which will feature a full color, 12.1” motorized touch panel with support for Blu-ray, HD DVD, and CableCARD. "We’ve designed the MAGNUM™ to be a state-of-the-art media center, packed with support for the latest HD technologies, along with 1080p HD playback, optional Dolby Digital & DTS HD support, and up to 9.0TB of massive, VidaSafe-protected storage," said Steven Cheung, a co-founder of VidaBox. “With HD recordings taking up so much space, customers need a solution that will be allow them to store thousands of hours of HD content along with their DVD, music, and picture collections.” [PDF]
VidaBox now shipping CableCARD systems w. Blu-ray & HD DVD support
June 8th, 2007
VidaBox, a manufacturer of premium media center systems, is proud to announce that it is shipping CableCARD-ready systems for customers looking to tune & record HD Cable directly on their media centers. "We're absolutely excited to finally ship systems with CableCARD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD support – everything in one box," said Steven Cheung, a co-founder of VidaBox. “These systems answer the prayers of many of our customers who’ve been clamoring for a total, turn-key solution with the latest in HD technology. Now complete with life-like HD cable support, our customers can finally realize their HDTV’s full potential beyond just Blu-ray & HD DVD.” [PDF]
VidaBox to offer all-in-one systems with CableCARD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD
January 23rd, 2007
VidaBox, a manufacturer of premium media center systems, is delighted to announce that it will be offering a new CableCARD option to its line of media center products. With dual internal digital cable receivers, VidaBox CableCARD systems will not only feature integrated tuning for premium high definition digital content, but users can also add Blu-ray, HD DVD, and more than 3TB of RAID-5 protected storage. [PDF]
New Silent VidaBox STEALTH™ Media Center with up to 1,500GB of storage
November 22nd, 2006
VidaBox LLC announces a new silent media center / HTPC system, dubbed the VidaBox™ STEALTH™. Less than 3.6" tall, the STEALTH™ is a fully-featured, miniature form factor media center featuring a slot-loading DVD±RW dual-layer burner, dual analog tuners, and massive VidaSafe™-protected storage of up to 1,500GB. [PDF]
VidaBox Introduces World’s First Dual HD-DVD & Blu-Ray Media Center
October 18th, 2006
VidaBox LLC, an innovator of media center systems, announced today the world’s first dual HD-DVD & Blu-Ray Media Center lines. The Dual HD upgrade allows the rack-mountable, premium LUX™ and MAX™ systems to play both high definition disc formats. [PDF]
VidaBox Introduces Product Upgrade Program for CableCARD & Future Technologies
October 15th, 2006
VidaBox LLC, the innovator of Media Center and home theater PC systems, today announced the introduction of an upgrade program for existing VidaBox™ Media Center/HTPC systems. This upgrade program will allow VidaBox™ customers to upgrade their existing systems to technologies, such as CableCARD, Blu- Ray, HD-DVD, and Windows Vista, once available. [PDF]
VidaBox launches ZERO™ - 100% silent HDTV Media Center with CableCARD support
September 21st, 2006
VidaBox LLC, the innovator of Media Center and home theater PC systems, today announced the introduction of its first completely silent Media Center system called ZERO™. ZERO™ utilizes advanced thermal management technology, resulting in a fanless system that is completely silent. Its stunning design will be admired by even the most discerning home theater enthusiast. [PDF]
VidaBox LLC Debuts New “Premium” & “Limited Edition” Media Center Series
August 24th, 2006
VidaBox, a systems integrator, announced today the debut of two new high performance media center lines called “Premium” and “Limited Edition.” “The new Premium and Limited Edition series were created to satisfy the demand for high performance media centers,” says Steven Cheung, a founder of VidaBox. “Some of our performance-centric customers have asked for more power, more RAM, and more processing capability in their media centers, but still wanted quietness, data protection, stability, and ease-of-connectivity. The new Premium and Limited Edition series are the perfect synthesis of these qualities - no other media center systems have as much power and storage standard.” [PDF]
VidaBox LLC Debuts New “ROOMMATE” Media Center Model (Now known as RoomClient)
July 21st, 2006
VidaBox™, a systems integrator, announced today the launch of a new media center system called the ROOMMATE™. It is the smallest media center system available that features dual internal analog TV tuners standard. “We created this new VidaBox™ model after realizing that there is a market for a small, space-saving media center that performs as well as full-sized systems,” says Steven Cheung, a founder of VidaBox™. “Our system is smaller than most small form factor media center systems and is packed with all the features that are required for a great entertainment experience, such as dual internal TV tuners, built-in card reader, digital and analog sound ports, and large storage capacity. Our systems feature 250GB of storage capacity standard with up to an optional 750GB of storage.” [PDF]
VidaBox LLC Debuts New “SLIM” Media Center Model
July 21st, 2006
VidaBox™, a systems integrator, announced today the launch of a new media center system called the SLIM™. It is one of the most compact and fully featured media center systems available on the market today. “The VidaBox™ SLIM™ is our flagship media center system,” says Steven Cheung, a founder of VidaBox. “It is a truly unique HTPC (home theater PC) in that it provides virtually all the features of much larger systems while being only the size of a DVD player making it a perfect fit for homes with limited space.” [PDF]
VidaBox LLC Debuts New “LUX” & “MAX” Media Center Models
July 21st, 2006
VidaBox™, a systems integrator, announced today the launch of a pair of new media center systems called LUX™ and MAX™. These full-sized, rack-mountable media centers feature dedicated graphics processing, massive storage capabilities, and are backed by the powerful VidaSafe™ data protection technology. “The VidaBox LUX™ & MAX™ are sister media center systems,” says Sergio DeAlbuquerque, co-founder of VidaBox. “They are designed for enthusiasts who want advanced audio and video performance along with large amounts of protected storage. Our systems feature some of the industry’s largest protected storage capacities, and they’re also extremely quiet.” [PDF]
